**Verse 1**
In the shadow of the medals, I wear my pride,
A soldier in the silence, where my heart resides.
They taught me to be strong, never show the tears,
But every night I battle through the weight of my fears.
**Chorus**
Oh, I'm a silent soldier, fighting on my own,
With scars that run deeper than the skin I've shown.
The world expects a warrior, but inside I'm breaking,
A heart that’s lost its children, and a soul that's aching.
**Verse 2**
I walk the streets alone, with my head held high,
But inside I'm crumbling, like the walls of my mind.
Echoes of their laughter haunt the empty halls,
In the silence of my home, I can hear the shadows call.
**Chorus**
Oh, I'm a silent soldier, fighting on my own,
With scars that run deeper than the skin I've shown.
The world expects a warrior, but inside I'm breaking,
A heart that’s lost its children, and a soul that's aching.
**Bridge**
I wear the tough exterior, it’s all that I know,
But every little memory cuts deeper than the blow.
They say I should be grateful for the battles I’ve won,
But what’s a victory worth when your heart weighs a ton?
**Verse 3**
In the barrooms and the trenches, I drown in my pride,
But the ghosts of my lost boys are always by my side.
I raise a glass to memories, both bitter and sweet,
Yet every sip reminds me of the love I can’t keep.
**Chorus**
Oh, I'm a silent soldier, fighting on my own,
With scars that run deeper than the skin I've shown.
The world expects a warrior, but inside I'm breaking,
A heart that’s lost its children, and a soul that's aching.
**Outro**
So here’s to the fathers, who wear the same scars,
Hiding the pain beneath the weight of our stars.
We carry our burdens, though the world may not see,
Silent soldiers standing strong, longing to be free.
